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Beyonce gave a resplendent rendition of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" at the Grammys but it was Ledisi who gave the song revived attention with her performance of it for "Selma." Ledisi plays Mahalia Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film and sings the song on the movie's soundtrack, so some of her fans expressed anger on social media that she was not asked to perform on the Grammys. (John Legend and Common performed their song from the movie, "Glory," which has been nominated for an Academy Award.) The Grammy-nominated Ledisi said she understands why Beyonce was chosen, but admitted to being "a little disappointed." "But I got over that...

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Beyonce gave a resplendent rendition of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" at the Grammys but it was Ledisi who gave the song revived attention with her performance of it for "Selma." Ledisi plays Mahalia Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film...

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 50 years ago was not only a galvanizing moment for African Americans and civil rights. It was also a watershed moment in popular music.
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